Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch ticket or canteen

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Welfare

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and partnerships

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for on-site work in Rome, Italy. You will lead service and commissioning tasks for substations, ensuring safety, quality, and client acceptance, with frequent collaboration with the site manager and third-party providers.

The role requires a strong electrical engineering background, experience with HV protection, Scada/RTU systems, and IEC 61850/104 protocols, plus fluency in Italian and English and a readiness to travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in P&C site commissioning of substations.
• Experience with test devices such as Omicron and Isa; Hitachi Microscada and RTU560.
• Knowledge of IEC 104/101 and 61850 protocols; networking basics.
• Fluent in Italian and English; willing to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and commissioning activities on site.
• Ensure completion of commissioning per contract specs, quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with site manager and third parties; provide feedback and lessons learned.
• Produce progress reports and obtain client sign-off; assist with FAT/SAT as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Fluent Italian & English

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron

ISA

Hitachi Microscada

RTU560

IEC 104/101

61850

Networking

Job description

## Commissioning EngineerApply: Onsite: Rome, Lazio, Italy: Full time: Posted Today: R0134620**Location:**Rome, Lazio, Italy**Job ID:**R0134620**Date Posted:**2026-10-19**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**The opportunity For our Business Unit Grid Automation based in Santa Palomba - Rome, with site-time across Italy expected , we are looking for a talent who will be responsible for service and commissioning, ensuring completion of all activities efficiently, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. How you'll make an impact You will be working within our Service & Commissioning team, enjoying trouble-shooting, having a can-do attitude to resolve technical issues at sites and focusing on finalize customer acceptance certification. Ensure adherence to the commissioning schedule up to the handover, working independently with limited supervision, giving feedbacks to the organization to apply lessons learned process. Implement commissioning design changes and provides mark-ups for as built project documentation and in some specific projects being coordinate with the site manager and third party providers. Ensure progress reports are produced in accordance with client and satisfactory sign-off is obtained. Safety Observation Tours will be conducted regularly to report and mitigate potential HSE Hazards. Execute activities on site related to service and commissioning of HV protection system and Scada/RTU system preparation and testing. Independent in Snag list handling and resolution Assist in technical discussion with customers during commissioning activities. Attending FAT and SAT as required. Your background Bachelor Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Technical Diploma or equivalent qualifications and experience; Experience in P&C site commissioning of substations; Experience with test devices (Omicron, Isa); Proven Experience on Hitachi Microscada and RTU560 product; Knowledge of PLC automation commissioning; Knowledge of IEC104/101 and 61850 protocol; Knowledge of Networking and network Device; Strong communication and problem solving skills; Flexibility to travel to client sites as required (80%); Fluency in Italian and English. More about us We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‐being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together. The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows: • Starting from: 38000 € gross The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: • Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores). Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico